New England Patriots wide receiver Mohamed Sanu is one step closer to being healthy for the 2020 season.
The eight-year veteran was traded to New England last season for a second-round pick from the Atlanta Falcons. He pulled in 26 catches and 207 yards with one touchdown in eight games played. His production was criticized because of the value of his trade — but an underlying ankle injury became problematic.
Sanu suffered the injury during a Week 9 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens and went ahead with the surgery in March. He now has his boot off and has begun rehabbing, according to NFL media’s Mike Giardi.
Mohamed Sanu has the cast/boot off his surgically repaired ankle and has begun rehab. #Patriots
— Michael Giardi (@MikeGiardi) May 13, 2020
Sanu was coming off a 2018 campaign where he recorded 66 catches for 838 yards and four touchdowns. His 6-foot-2, 215 pound stature gives New England an outside threat who also is slippery in the slot. Sanu will be an asset for the Patriots this season if he can remain healthy.
The Patriots’ receiving depth consists of Julian Edelman, Sanu, N’Keal Harry, Damiere Byrd, Marqise Lee and Jakobi Meyers currently. Jarrett Stidham will likely be the quarterback to start and he’ll need any help possible to attempt to fill the shoes of Tom Brady.
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